Cinnamon Swirl Yogurt Muffins
Real California Dairy and California Prunes make a healthful and delicious combination in these moist muffins. Rich in natural sweetness and packed with fiber, California Prunes pair beautifully with the creamy texture of Real California Yogurt to create a breakfast treat that’s as nourishing as it is indulgent.
Equipment
- muffin tin
- hand or stand mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped California Prunes
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 TBSP unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup plain Real California Yogurt
- 1/4 cup Prune Puree
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners and lightly coat any exposed metal with cooking spray.
- Prepare the Sugar Mix: In a separate small bowl, mix 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar with the cinnamon and chopped California Prunes.
- Creaming butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Incorporating wet ingredients: Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, applesauce, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix on medium-high speed until completely combined.
- Combining dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Folding in the Prune + cinnamon mix: Gently fold about ¾ of the brown sugar and California Prune mixture into the batter by hand, folding only 3-4 times. Do not fully combine.
- Fill the Muffin Pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin pan, filling each well nearly to the top. Sprinkle the reserved prune and brown sugar mixture evenly over the tops of the muffins.
- Baking: Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for a naturally sweet and wholesome treat!
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 245mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg